Leadperson B

HANOVER FOODS CORPORATION•Penn Township, PA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Leadperson leads an assigned group on the production floor as directed by the Production Supervisor. The role instructs and trains employees in the work area, helps maintain production flow and work quality and quantity, and ensures products use the proper codes. The Leadperson maintains management-established line speeds and goals, completes required paperwork, and promptly reports problems, mechanical issues, and safety issues to the Department Supervisor. The role also supports food safety, product legality and quality, plant hygiene, workplace safety, and good housekeeping. It includes safe operation of a powered industrial forklift or electric pallet jack and lifting up to 50 pounds. Other duties may be assigned by the Production Supervisor or Leadperson.

Requirements

Basic math skills.
Ability to communicate with management and coworkers.
Ability to work in all environments.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Good attendance record.
Safe work habits.
Ability to attend work predictably and regularly and be punctual.
Ability to read and understand documents, drawings, and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts and apply them to practical situations.
Ability to work cooperatively with others and interact politely and professionally with customers and coworkers.
Ability to perform several tasks at once and follow directions or instructions.
Ability to use a computer to communicate, create, and access information.
Ability to lift and move 50 pounds.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, stretch, and use hands and arms to handle, feel, and reach.

Responsibilities

Lead an assigned group on the production floor as directed by the Production Supervisor.
Instruct and train employees in their work area.
Immediately inform the Department Supervisor of problems that may arise.
Help control the quality and quantity of work performed by the group and maintain a continuous flow of production.
Set up and ensure the proper product codes are used in the area.
Maintain line speeds and goals set by management.
Complete paperwork for the area of responsibility.
Immediately report mechanical or safety issues to the Department Supervisor.
Follow safety practices and regulations, including wearing required protective equipment and clothing.
Follow plant hygiene standards and maintain the work area according to good housekeeping practices.
Safely operate a powered industrial forklift or electric pallet jack.
Carry out applicable food safety, legality, quality, safety, food security, and plant security policies and procedures, including GMPs and HACCP.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Supervisor or Leadperson.